Skip to main content

Ledbury: New Collection Inspired by Quail Hunt

When the founders of two exceptional companies admire each other’s work, something out-of-the-ordinary can happen. In this case, Ledbury teamed up with Brackish to create a Bobwhite Bow Tie as part of its latest collection.

“I discovered Brackish two and a half years ago when I was in Charleston and I was blown away by the uniqueness,” said Ledbury co-founder and CEO Paul Trible.

Recommended Videos

He later ran into Jeff Plotner, one of the founders of Brackish, at a social function and noticed he was dressed in Ledbury garments. They noted their appreciation for each other’s products and soon came up with the idea of collaborating. “We talked about it and it made sense to partner,” explained Trible.

Ledbury hosts an annual quail hunt and this year the company designed a collection around the hunt featuring two hunting shirts made at their factory in Richmond, a belt handmade in Charlottesville, and the Bobwhite Bow Tie, handcrafted in Charleston.

Each tie consists of about 40 hand-selected, sustainably sourced chukar partridge and bobwhite quail feathers. The bow tie itself is a black silk-satin, adjustable neck up to 22″, with a hook closure. Packaging includes a hand-branded wood travel case. Retail price is $250.

Trible and his business partner launched Ledbury six years ago. It began as a specialty shirt maker, but they recently expanded into a full line of men’s wear—everything from jackets and pants to ties and accessories.

“Every six weeks we come out with a unique collection of American made shirts,” Trible said. “We’re working on a fly fishing shirt collection now.”

Marla Milling
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Marla Hardee Milling is a full-time freelance writer living in a place often called the Paris of the South, Sante Fe of the…
From mountains to muddy trails: The top hiking shoe brands you need to know
Looking for new hiking shoes? Try one of these brands
Man rucking, jumping, walking, backpacking with rucksack on rocks

Every year, more people seek the tranquility of the forests and mountains for adventure and peace of mind. There are so many reasons to hit the trails this year, from physical to mental wellness, but everyone has had to start somewhere. We all know that overwhelming feeling of uncertainty that comes with browsing an entire aisle (or several stores) for your first pair of hiking shoes. Whether you're looking for your first pair or a replacement, here are my favorite hiking shoe brands, as well as a couple of recommendations to get you started.

What to consider

Read more
Tommy Bahama x Original Madras Trading Company come together for the ultimate vacation capsule
The perfect vacation shirt and the perfect DAD on vacation shirt
Tommy Bahama x Original Madras long-sleeve

There is a specific look that guys have when they go on vacation. Sometimes it's the adoption of shorts and sandals, with pants nowhere in sight. Sometimes it's the loud shirts that he feels he can't wear anywhere else. The Hawaiian shirt is the quintessential example. But there are two that have stood out for years, and they have now come together. The Tommy Bahama x Original Madras Trading Company collaboration brings together two vacation outfitters for a capsule that is keeping men out of the office and on the water.

I discovered Original Madras Trading Company at the Chicago Collective show. It immediately stood out as something special, with bold colors and a hint of playfulness. My early summertime memories at the lake include a lot of Madras. To me, it is the quintessential and original cool (and cooling) fabric. The combination of summer, colors, and relaxed vibes felt like a perfect marriage of our brands. - Bradley O’Brien, Executive Vice President of Product Design & Development, Tommy Bahama.

Read more
Align debuts its spring line-up, with plenty to discover
Align releases three new footwear styles
align sneakers

 When H.H. Brown announced its newest collection, it came accompanied by a flurry of new designs to explore. Not too long after, their latest brand, Align, debuted its newest spring line-up. Composed of three new styles, this spring line-up has everyday casual shoes crafted with premium materials and craftsmanship that are sleek. Waterproof and made for most conditions, these three designs are perfect for the spring season and beyond. As the Align design continues to expand, these first three releases for spring promise a collection filled with everyday essentials and high-quality go-to footwear. 

Align debuts three new designs for the spring

Read more